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Chevy Sprint - Geo Metro - Suzuki Swift - Pontiac Firefly
 I made it - Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:13 pm- by geodan (Posted Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:13 pm)
Well i do have a title now but no vin # that I can find. I got the car from a reputable guy and in NC can get the car registered even if it is a salvaged title. 2 Geos gotta be better than one. My first one was getting about 48 MPG with a personal best of 53 MPG and it is a real beater and would make good project for my full hydrogen conversion.
- Hiya from Penna. - Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:48 pm
- by GeoMoto (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:48 pm)
Hello all...
...1993 Geo Metro...
Great site, hope to share lots of stories and info with all
GeoMoto 
- Thermostat vs Fuel milage - Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:40 pm
- by GeoMoto (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:40 pm)
Hiya...
...how much effect does the heat range of the thermostat have on gaining fuel mileage, will a hotter range thermostat help obtain more mileage?
TIA
GeoMoto
- 6x6 w/suzuki engine. - Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:23 pm
- by lurker (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:23 pm)
cool!
- High Mileage '99! - Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:55 am
- by jcnspots (Posted Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:55 am)
And still going! My '99 hatch will turn 322,000 miles this week!
- 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo For Sale Runs Excellent, NWI Chicago - Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:17 pm
- by TurboLunatic (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:17 pm)
I really need a red turbo to replace my husbands little demon. I live in Alabama but have tow dolly, will travel. I am new to postings, so if you can like, through me a bone? I would bless your heart.
Ms. Lunatic 
- Hacksaw's Frame Repair Pictures - Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:14 pm
- by geomikey (Posted Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:14 pm)
I have a 1993 Geo Metro that rust on frame near front left tire below where cv axel bar is.
I live in brooklyn ny. Might anyone know a good welder that can do it like in the pics of [hacksaw].
-Mike. 
- New here! - Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:48 pm
- by maas562 (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:48 pm)
Hey all.
I lurk around on other forums but just found this one today.
Anyways I have a 95 3/5 with 178,000 on the clock. I bought it as a work car and it slowly became my work car since it's much nicer to fill up than my truck.
I repaired the frame
New CV's
New tires
Completely new rockers
Rear strut bar
Custom roof rack
Custom header
I do sell Headers and other parts for metros. Here is my website http://geometroforum.com/pages/maas
The site is hosted through GMF, I don't mean to violate any advertising polices.
- my "new" metro - Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:34 pm
- by lurker (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:34 pm)
it lives!
i think the timing was out 180, and my timing light has a loose connector. 
i pulled the timing cover and valve cover, made sure everything was right, put it back together and it fired right up. i set the timing to 12 btdc, and drove it down to the stop sign, around the loop and back, no problems. 
the valve train is noisier than i like but i'm hoping it's just taking a while for the oil to make it's rounds. tomorrow maybe i'll make the big trip to town and back, 9 miles all around.
a word to the wise. the aluminum housing the distributor mounts into is delicate, be gentle with it. broke one, second one started to crack 
- Rack N Pinion Replacement - Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:26 pm
- by twandabrown (Posted Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:26 pm)
Hello, I have a 2000 Metro with 198,000 miles. The shop says it needs a new rack n pinion with lower arms. their estimate is $1000. any suggestions?
- 89 geo metro parts car,lots of parts here - Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:02 am
- by kingmidgetman (Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:02 am)
do you still have any parts. I need the facia stuff for the auto shifter area. if you still have let me know thanks Lee
- new user introduction - Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:26 pm
- by lurker (Posted Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:26 pm)
welcome!
"1192 Geo"? wow, that's an old one! 
- 93 Geo Back & Forth Rocking Making Me Motion Sick! - Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:27 am
- by Geojohn (Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:27 am)
The A/C kicks on and off a lot-- are you sure that's not what you're feeling? AC takes a lot of power and you definately feel the car slow when it kicks on! ??
- Fuel capacity in a 93 Metro? - Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:14 am
- by Geojohn (Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:14 am)
But you don't need the ether. The fuel pump runs briefly when you turn the key. After adding gas, do it a couple times and then crank it and it will start right up. 10.6 is right on, but if you fuel when it gets to the red, a couple gal less seems what my 93 and 90 both run. I carry a gallon spare, and have put in 10.7 once without putting in spare. Perhaps the station pump was off? Love these Metros, esp 93's.
New fuel pumps have sure became an issue. I can't find a "cheap" one that fits the old sock screen. And they have gone up to as high as $219 for an ACDelco (without sock) Fortunately, they don't seem to go bad often. Maybe sitting unused is bad on them, I'm thinking.
- 99 Chevy Metro for parts or repair - Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:20 pm
- by williamblake621 (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:20 pm)
after 130000 miles what happened ? which classes had you gone for attended ?
- 41 WHP 3rd Gen on Dyno - Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:56 am
- by geotastic (Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:56 am)
Saw this cool chalkboard painted 3rd Gen on a dyno and made 41hp at the wheels. Is that the correct base hp for a 3rd gen?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yS9_2CD ... ature=plcp
- Sprint 3 cylinder performance parts? - Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:30 pm
- by lurker (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:30 pm)
a google search for "sprint performance parts" might be helpful.
while i don't like to send people to other forums, http://teamswift.net/ is more performance oriented, and might provide more pointed guidance.
- 1993 Geo Metro XFI Smoking & Code 15 - Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:25 pm
- by lurker (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:25 pm)
partial listing of obd1 codes, 89-95 metro, from haynes manual 24075
12- normal.
13- o2 sensor. open circuit
14- coolant sensor circuit. high voltage, low temp.
15- coolant sensor circuit. low voltage, high temp.
21- throttle switch, manual tranny only.
21- tps. high voltage input.
22- tps. low voltage input.
23- manifold air temp/intake air temp sensor.
24- vehicle speed sensor.
25- manifold air temp/intake air temp sensor.
31- manifold absolute pressure sensor.
32- manifold absolute pressure sensor.
41- ignition signal circuit (no signal).
42- crank angle sensor/camshaft position sensor (no signal for 2 seconds).
46- idle speed motor control circuit.
51- exhaust gas recirculation (egr) circuit.
- NEED HELP in Penna! - Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:04 pm
- by lurker (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:04 pm)
glad to hear it's working out for you. i used to work as a commercial driver for a parts house and got to watch a lot of "mechanics" at work. some of them are just part swappers and are fairly clueless, certifications notwithstanding.
- Lot of information, schematics, manuals Suzuki and Metro - Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:53 am
- by hvdragon (Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:53 am)
new site here: https://sites.google.com/site/suzukiswiftinfo/
- Gas mileage help, please read - Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:21 am
- by hvdragon (Posted Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:21 am)
My best gas consumption is 3.68 l/ 100km or 63.91 MPG US with 300 kg load and max speed 110 km.
- 12" Tire shortage - Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:59 am
- by luckyfreeman (Posted Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:59 am)
I think tires are available at wildfire or snyder steel valley sportz 877-283-3570 or 800-967-8473 they seem to have 12 inch tires I think...
- new from New Jersey with frame rust problems - Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:40 am
- by kencnj (Posted Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:40 am)
I own 2 1995 Geo Metros, a 3 cylinder 5-speed with 132,00 miles and a 4 cylinder automatic LSI with 93,000 miles. The 3 cylinder has frame rust, which I'm finding out is quite common, especially in the cold and damp regions such as the northeast. I really love this car, especially when I can fill the tank for a little over $20 when gas prices increase. I would hate to scrap it, so I was wondering if there is anyone in my region that can fix this frame rust.
- 87 SPRINT BRAKE PARTS FOR SALE - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:39 am
- by kingmidgetman (Posted Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:39 am)
I have a set of good used rotors,pads,and the calipar hoses. I need 25.00 for all + shipping . My email is seats62@yahoo.com thanks Lee
- XFI throttle body different? - Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:32 pm
- by Bob Williams (Posted Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:32 pm)
Is the XFI throttle body different from ones on standard models: Does it have a smaller aperature?
- Looking for 86 Sprint ER - Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:03 pm
- by ERbob (Posted Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:03 pm)
Hi all! In search of an 86 Sprint ER. Bought one new in 86 and should have never let it go. Great little vehicle. If anyone knows of one for sale, please Contact me.
Thanks,
Bob
Banburybob215@hotmail.com
619-621-8690
- Headlights not working. - Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:13 am
- by clinderswon (Posted Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:13 am)
tjglove wrote:My 2001 chevy metro has problems with it's hid headlights. At first the lights only flickered on and off but now they won't turn on at all. These are just the running lights though; the high beams work just fine and sometimes I have to use these at night. I have replaced the bulbs and replaced the headlamp relays as well as some additional fuses and I'm still not sure what the problem can be.
Pretty much the wire harness plug into the fuse box and the wire harness plug into the daytime running light module.you got to fix it first
- Wanted: Sprint Turbo and standard engines and trans - Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:56 pm
- by BvilleBound (Posted Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:56 pm)
Hello! We are looking for a 3rd gen Sprint Turbo engine and related parts:
> a spare Turbo engine
> a standard 3rd gen engine
> a spare 3rd gen manual transmission compatible with the Turbo
> Turbo Sprint service manual
Please contact me with details and prices.
Thanks!
BvilleBound
- Wanted: Sprint Turbo plus spare engine - Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:53 pm
- by BvilleBound (Posted Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:53 pm)
Hello! We are looking for a 3rd gen Sprint Turbo that's in relatively good shape -- plus:
> a spare Turbo engine
> a standard 3rd gen engine
> a spare 3rd gen manual transmission compatible with the Turbo
> Turbo Sprint service manual
We are building a project car, not a daily driver -- so the quality of the interior etc is not important.
Please contact me with details and prices.
Thanks!
BvilleBound
- How to identify year of XFI ECM? - Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:54 am
- by Bob Williams (Posted Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:54 am)
I bought a XFI ECM and need to know what year cars it fits: 1989-1991 with large coil and distributor with vacuum hoses or 1992-1994 with small coil and distributor with no vacuum hoses? I need to know VIN range and years. The numbers on the case are:
B4
3-ER-FED
33920-60E6 0
112000-1711
*201711*
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